1. NITI Aayog approved funding of ₹1.55 crore for which initiative?

A. Digital India Centre
B. RISE Centre
C. Startup India Hub
D. Skill India Mission

Answer: B
Explanation: The funding is for the RISE (Rural Innovations Incubation, Skilling and Entrepreneurship) Centre to promote rural innovation.

1. The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 aims to:

A. Increase salaries of CAPF personnel
B. Streamline administrative control and leadership
C. Merge CAPFs with State Police
D. Introduce new recruitment rules

Answer: B
Explanation: The bill focuses on improving governance, administrative clarity, and leadership structure within CAPFs.

1. Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare was established by:

A. IIT Delhi
B. AIIMS
C. Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh
D. NITI Aayog

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
The centre focuses on AI-based healthcare innovation and digital medical systems.

MCQs – Current Affairs (22 & 23 March)

1. India’s first LPG Automated Teller Machine was launched by:

A. IOCL
B. HPCL
C. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
D. GAIL

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
BPCL introduced this innovation in Gurugram to enable self-service LPG access.

1. The Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (2026–31) has an outlay of:

A. ₹1,500 crore
B. ₹2,000 crore
C. ₹2,584.60 crore
D. ₹3,000 crore

✅ Answer: C

Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved ₹2,584.60 crore to promote small hydro renewable energy projects.